PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Manual
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4.7.
INSTALL TWO-LINE PLATFORM RAILS AND PICKETED GUARDS
4.7.1.
Platform two-line rails and picketed guards install in the same manner. Depending on
the configuration, refer to FIGs. 4.11 or 4.12 as needed.
4.7.2.
Pre-assemble (as described ‘ASSEMBLE TWO-LINE PLATFORM
RAILS AND PICKETED
GUARDS’ section) platform handrail sections for a straight configuration (FIG. 4.11) or
only “first” frame (FIG 4.12) of a turn configuration.
Note the orientation of the platform angle posts in relation to the platform. The
angle’s outside points in toward center of platform (FIG. 4.11 and FIG. 4.12).
4.7.3.
For “second
″
two-line rail or picketed guard in a turn configuration, only assemble one
platform angle post (as described in ‘HANDRAILS’ section).
Note the orientation of the platform angle posts (first and second) relative to the
platforms.
4.7.4.
For straight platform configurations, or the “first
″
two-line rail or picketed guard on a
turn platform, drop the platform two-line rail or picketed guard into the corner
pockets. Align the bottom of the platform angle posts with the bottom of the platform
corner pockets.
4.7.4.1.
Securely tighten the 3/8”-16 headless socket set screws on the inside of
the platform and below the platform deck for each angle post (FIG. 4.11).
4.7.5.
For the “second
″
two-line rail or picketed guard on a turn platform, insert the platform
angle post into a corner pocket at 90-degrees from the “first
″
rail. Align the bottom of
the platform angle post with the bottom of the platform corner pockets (FIG. 4.12).
4.7.5.1.
Securely tighten the 3/8”-16 headless socket set screws on the inside of
the platform and below the platform deck.
FIG. 4.11
